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Patriot's Name:
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Sp4 Michael Johnson
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Military Branch:
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United States Army
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Classification:
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Veteran
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Additional Military Info:
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Specialist Johnson served for over 3 years as a TAC Wire
Operator Specialist serving in Germany and Fort Dix, New
Jersey.
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Link To Obituary:
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houmatoday/obituary.aspx?n=michael-johnson&pid=171918579&fhid=19359
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Obituary Highlights:
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Michael Bryme Johnson, 55, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 24, 2014.
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Mission Ride Captain:
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Ted "Coal Miner" Waldron,
ted43@flash.net, (817) 689-3321
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Ride Captain #2:
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Brian "Postmaster" Liberty,
Labliberty@yahoo.com,
(979) 702-9097
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Mission Summary:
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The family of Specialist 4th Class Michael Johnson has asked
the PGR to stand a flag line at the funeral service followed
by a procession to Cedar Hill Memorial Gardens and to stand
a flag line there for the interment service.
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Photo Permission
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We Have Permission To Photograph And Publish Photos On Our
WEB Site.
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PART 1:
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Funeral Service and Procession
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Mission Date:
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Aug 02, 2014 - Saturday
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Staging Time:
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10:00
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Briefing Time:
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10:15
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:30
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Service Start Time:
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11:00
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Details Of Part 1:
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The Patriot Guard Riders have been asked by the Johnson
Family to stand a flag line in honor of their loved one,
Specialist 4th Class Michael Johnson on August 2, 2014. We
will stage at the New Breed Christian Center, where a
briefing will be held. After the briefing we will set flags
and await the arrival of family and friends. After the
service begins, flags will be furled, honor bikes will be
assigned, and a safety briefing will be conducted. Riders
will then prepare for the procession to Cedar Hill Memorial
Gardens. Those who cannot, or chose not to ride in the
procession, will proceed to Cedar Hill Memorial Gardens.
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Name Of Staging Point:
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New Breed Christian Center
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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4500 S Riverside Dr.
Fort Worth, Texas 76114
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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https://goo.gl/maps/UWNrF
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
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Support Person For Part 1:
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Randy Smith,
rdna4jd@sbcglobal.net, (469) 585-8196
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PART 2:
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Interment Service
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Mission Date:
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Aug 02, 2014 - Saturday
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Staging Time:
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11:45
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Briefing Time:
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12:00
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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12:15
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Service Start Time:
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12:30
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Details Of Part 2:
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Riders will stage at the Cedar Hill Memorial Gardens for a
mission briefing. After the briefing, riders will set the
flag line for the interment service of SP4 Johnson. Upon
completion of the service, flags will be furled and stowed,
a debriefing held and riders dismissed. TIMES FOR THE
INTERMENT ARE APPROXIMATE!
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Name Of Staging Point
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Cedar Hill Memorial Gardens
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Staging Address For Part 2
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8301 Mansfield Highway
Arlington, Texas 76001
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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https://goo.gl/maps/oCo2E
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Water Support Vehicle For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Vehicle WILL Be There.
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Support Person For Part 2:
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Randy Smith,
rdna4jd@sbcglobal.net, (469) 585-8196
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Weather Forecast:
(See WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
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Check The Online Itinerary For Current Weather, Forecasts,
Radar, And Mission Updates Before Heading Out.
http://www.txpgr.org
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Comments:
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- DRESS CODE: Please
Dress In A Manner Appropriate For Attending A Funeral
Service.
- Iron horses if you can, cages are always
welcome and appreciated.
- Safety First: Please
remember to properly hydrate (including the night before)
before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do
not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you
need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for
help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
- Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and
silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and
their family. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO
PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Ted "Coal Miner" Waldron
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Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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ted43@flash.net
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Listing On National PGR WEB Site:
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Condolences May Be Offered On The National PGR WEB Site:
http://www.patriotguard.org
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